Suspect Detained in Attempted Breach of TRNC Work Permit Portal
The Ministry of Labour and Social Security said that, during the investigation into the attempted unauthorized access to the Work Permit Portal on 22 June 2026, a suspect was identified and detained. A technical check by the ministry’s IT department confirmed that no data leak or loss occurred.
After the attack was detected, the ministry filed an official complaint with the Directorate General of Police. At the initial stage, details were not disclosed in order to ensure the effectiveness of the investigation. The case has now been referred to the judicial authorities. The ministry emphasized that public institutions have sufficient technical capacity to record any cyberattacks and warned that punishment for such crimes is inevitable. The ministry also expressed its gratitude to its IT specialists and police officers for their prompt work.
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